Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 (Revised) – April 2019

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Acrobat Mobile iOS 50.01.00
Product Description: Adobe Acrobat Reader is the free global standard for reliably viewing, signing, and commenting on PDF documents.
Date: January 23, 2020
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes:
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Acrobat Mobile (iOS) involved extensive use of leading assistive technology such as screen readers, and screen magnifiers, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection.

Applicable Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:

Standard/Guideline

Included in Report

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

Level A: Yes
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1

Level A: Yes
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No

Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018

Yes

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V2.1.2 (2018-08)

Yes

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.

WCAG 2.x Report

Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:

EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation
Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.

Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:

Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.1.1 (Web)
10.1.1.1 (Non-web document)
11.1.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.1.1.2 (Closed Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports

The product provides sufficient text alternatives for most instances of images and non-text content. Exceptions include:

Actionable images on the Sign In have no or insufficient alternative text

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.2.1 (Web)
10.1.2.1 (Non-web document)
11.1.2.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.2.1.2.1 and 11.1.2.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.2.2 (Web)
10.1.2.2 (Non-web document)
11.1.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not contain any content that requires captions.

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.2.3 (Web)
10.1.2.3 (Non-web document)
11.1.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.2.3.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative.

1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.2.4 (Web)
10.1.2.4 (Non-web document)
11.1.2.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.2.4 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not contain live synchronized media.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.2.5 (Web)
10.1.2.5 (Non-web document)
11.1.2.5 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.2.5 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description.

Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:

Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.3.1 (Web)
10.1.3.1 (Non-web document)
11.1.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.3.1.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports

Most visual structure and relationship information is provided through object information or in text. Exceptions include:

Software: Throughout the application, screens and dialogs have either no headings at all, or have inconsistent heading structure, where text that should be a heading is not marked up as such.

Authored Content (PDF): Document structure is not honored during export

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.3.2 (Web)
10.1.3.2 (Non-web document)
11.1.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.3.2.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product presents content in a meaningful sequence.

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.3.3 (Web)
10.1.3.3 (Non-web document)
11.1.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.3.3 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports

Most of the product provides instructions for understanding and operating content that does not rely solely on sensory characteristics. Exceptions include:

Several buttons throughout the system are not visually distinct from plain text

1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.3.4 (Web)
10.1.3.4 (Non-web document)
11.1.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.3.4 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation and responds appropriately to screen orientation changes

1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.3.5 (Web)
10.1.3.5 (Non-web document)
11.1.3.5 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.3.5 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

The purpose of each input field collecting information about the user can be programmatically determined.

Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:

Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.1 (Web)
10.1.4.1 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.1 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The application does not rely on the use of color to infer information.

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.2 (Web)
10.1.4.2 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not contain audio that plays automatically.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.3 (Web)
10.1.4.3 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.3 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports

Most content meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:

Some sections of text content within Sign In, Search, and Comment areas have insufficient contrast

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.4 (Web)
10.1.4.4 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.4.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Does Not Support

Throughout the product, text cannot be resized to system maximum. On the Open Document screen, resizing the text will cause some text to overlap and be obscured.

1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.5 (Web)
10.1.4.5 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.5.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product uses text instead of images of text.

1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.10 (Web)
10.1.4.10 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.10.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.10.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

Content responds and reflows as necessary when zoomed and does not require scrolling in two dimensions

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.11 (Web)
10.1.4.11 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.11 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.11 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

User interface components and meaningful graphics have sufficient contrast with the surrounding background.

1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.12 (Web)
10.1.4.12 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.12 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.12 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

There is no loss of content or functionality when users override author specified text styles.

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.13 (Web)
10.1.4.13 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.13 (Open Functionality Software)
11.1.4.13 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

Throughout the product, content is not made visible via hover or focus or, when it is, it is dismissable, hoverable, and persistent.

Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:

Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.1.1 (Web)
10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)
11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports

Most basic product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:

Drag and drop functionality cannot be performed by non-visual users or by users who are using a keyboard

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.1.2 (Web)
10.2.1.2 (Non-web document)
11.2.1.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.1.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not feature any content or controls that cause a keyboard trap

2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.1.4 (Web)
10.2.1.4 (Non-web document)
11.2.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

No shortcuts are used in the product.

Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:

Provide users enough time to read and use content.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.2.1 (Web)
10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)
11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.2.1 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not include time limits.

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.2.2 (Web)
10.2.2.2 (Non-web document)
11.2.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.2.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.

Guideline 2.3 Seizures:

Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.3.1 (Web)
10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)
11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.3.1(Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product does not contain flashing content.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.1 (Web)
10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.2.4.1 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Supports

This criterion does not apply to non-web software.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.2 (Web)
10.2.4.2 (Non-web document)
11.2.4.2 (Open Functionality Software) - Does not apply
11.2.4.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Does not Support

Throughout the product, the page titles are generally not descriptive or unique.

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.3 (Web)
10.2.4.3 (Non-web document)
11.2.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.4.3 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Does not Support

Most components do not receive focus in a meaningful order. Examples include:

Dialogs, including error dialogs, do not manage focus appropriately

Focus order does not match the visual order on the Search

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.4 (Web)
10.2.4.4 (Non-web document)
11.2.4.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.4.4 (Closed Software
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

Links within the product make sense within their context of use.

2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.5 (Web)
10.2.4.5 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
11.2.4.5 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.2.4.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Supports

This criterion does not apply to non-web software.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.6 (Web)
10.2.4.6 (Non-web document)
11.2.4.6 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.4.6 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

Headings and labels are descriptive.

2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.7 (Web)
10.2.4.7 (Non-web document)
11.2.4.7 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.4.7 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The keyboard focus indicator is visible on all interactive components

Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:

Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.5.1 (Web)
10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)
11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.5.1 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

The product does not require multi-point or path-based pointer gestures.

2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.5.2 (Web)
10.2.5.2 (Non-web document)
11.2.5.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.5.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

The product contains only functionality that can be activated on the up event of a single pointer.

2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.5.3 (Web)
10.2.5.3 (Non-web document)
11.2.5.3 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.5.3 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

For components that have visible text labels, that text exists in the component's accessible name

2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.5.4 (Web)
10.2.5.4 (Non-web document)
11.2.5.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.2.5.4 (Closed Software
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

The product does not contain any functionality that can be operated by device motion or user motion.

Guideline 3.1 Readable:

Make text content readable and understandable.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.1.1 (Web)
10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)
11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.3.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The language is programmatically determinable within the product.

3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.1.2 (Web)
10.3.1.2 (Non-web document)
11.3.1.2 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.3.1.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

Content is only presented in one language at a time.

Guideline 3.2 Predictable:

Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.2.1 (Web)
10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)
11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.3.2.1 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

Components do not initiate a change of context when focused.

3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.2.2 (Web)
10.3.2.2 (Non-web document)
11.3.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.3.2.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input.

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.2.3 (Web)
10.3.2.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
11.3.2.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.3.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Supports

When navigational mechanisms are repeated in the product, they occur in a consistent relative order and appearance

3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.2.4 (Web)
10.3.2.4 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
11.3.2.4 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.3.2.4 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Supports

Components with the same functionality, such as form controls with the same purpose are identified consistently.

Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.3.1 (Web)
10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)
11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.3.3.1.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

Where input errors are automatically detected, items in error are identified and error messages are conveyed to assistive technologies

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.3.2 (Web)
10.3.3.2 (Non-web document)
11.3.3.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.3.3.2 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports

Labels and instructions (where necessary) are provided when content requires user input. Exceptions include:

Throughout the application, form fields have labels that are not programmatically associated with their corresponding control elements.

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.3.3 (Web)
10.3.3.3 (Non-web document)
11.3.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
11.3.3.3 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product provides suggestions to the user when input errors are automatically detected.

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.3.4 (Web)
10.3.3.4 (Non-web document)
11.3.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.3.3.4 (Closed Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

Changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing

Guideline 4.1 Compatible:

Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.4.1.1 (Web)
10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)
11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.4.1.1.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports

The product is not implemented using markup languages.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.4.1.2 (Web)
10.4.1.2 (Non-web document)
11.4.1.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.4.1.2.2 (Closed Software) – Not required
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Does not Support

Many user interface components do not convey their name, role or value to assistive technology, such as:

Liquid Mode menu items in do not convey selection state

When a user has activated Liquid Mode, some actionable elements do not expose roles

The "Night Mode" toggle button in the View Settings dialog has no accessible name and no selected state.

4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.4.1.3 (Web)
10.4.1.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.4.1.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Supports

Changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing

Revised Section 508 Report

Notes:

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Partially Supports

Several pieces of functionality within the product are inaccessible to users without vision, as shown in 1.1.1 Non-text content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, 2.4.3 Focus Order, 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Partially Supports

Most of the product can be used by users with low vision. Exceptions are listed in 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics, 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) 1.4.4 Resize Text, and 2.4.3 Focus Order.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Partially Supports

Users who cannot perceive color will be able to use most of the product, notwithstanding the exceptions listed in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).

302.4 Without Hearing

Supports

The product does not contain any audio content that requires hearing.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Supports

The product does not contain any audio content that requires hearing.

302.6 Without Speech

Supports

The product does not require user speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Partially Supports

Most functions of the product are usable by users with limited manipulation, notwithstanding the exceptions listed in 2.1.1 Keyboard.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Partially Supports

Most functions of the product are usable by users with limited reach and strength, notwithstanding the exceptions listed in 2.1.1 Keyboard.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Partially Supports

Some features of the product will present challenges for users with cognitive impairments, as noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order.

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 5: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 2.x section.

502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features

Supports

The product is not platform software.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features

Supports

The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features.

502.3.1 Object Information

Partially Supports

Some features of the product lack role, state, and/or accessible name information for a number of functional components as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information

Partially Supports

In some features of the product, the users cannot modify states and properties of an object using assistive technologies when those states and properties of an object in the product can be modified by users in general as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Supports

Tables are programmatically determinable.

502.3.4 Values

Does not Support

The values of most input controls in the product are not programmatically determinable, as described in 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Partially supports

Most basic product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface, notwithstanding the exceptions noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Partially supports

The product conveys an accessible name of some interactive elements to assistive technology, notwithstanding the exceptions noted in 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Partially supports

Most of the product has clear hierarchical relationships, notwithstanding the exceptions noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

502.3.8 Text

Supports

Text content, text attributes, and text boundaries are programmatically determinable.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to modify text.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Partially Supports

Actions that an object can perform are exposed, notwithstanding exceptions noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Partially Supports

The product allows assistive technology to programmatically execute actions on objects, notwithstanding exceptions noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Supports

The keyboard focus indicator is visible on all interactive components.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Supports

When a user can focus or change selection state of a control in the product via keyboard, then the focus or selection state can also be changed programmatically.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Supports

When components in the product change their programmatic states and values, the changes are available to assistive technology.

502.4 Platform Accessibility Features

Supports

The product is not platform software.

503.2 User Preferences

Supports

The product is a web application, which is isolated from its underlying platforms.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Supports

The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology.

503.4.1 Caption Controls

Supports

The product does not contain video content with audio that would require being described through captions.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls

Supports

The product does not contain video content with audio that would require being described with Audio Description.

504.2 Content Creation or Editing

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 2.x section

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion

Does not Support

The content of an exported PDF is announced in an illogical order without appropriate semantics, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Does not Support

The content of an exported PDF is announced in an illogical order without appropriate semantics, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

504.3 Prompts

Does not Support

The product does not prompt the user to create accessible content.

504.4 Templates

Does not Support

The product does not provide templates that allow for the creation of content that conforms to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.1.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.

EN 301 549 Report

Notes:

Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision

Partially Supports

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Partially Supports

Most of the product can be used by users with low vision. Exceptions are listed in 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics, 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), 1.4.4 Resize Text, and 2.4.3 Focus Order.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Partially Supports

Users who cannot perceive color will be able to use most of the product, notwithstanding the exceptions listed in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Supports

The product does not contain any audio content that requires hearing.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Supports

The product does not contain any audio content that requires hearing.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability

Supports

The product does not require user speech.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Partially Supports

Most functions of the product are usable by users with limited manipulation or strength, notwithstanding the exceptions listed in 2.1.1 Keyboard.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Partially Supports

Most functions of the product are usable by users with limited reach and strength, notwithstanding the exceptions listed in 2.1.1 Keyboard.

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers

Supports

The product does not contain any flashing content.

4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition

Partially Supports

Some features of the product will present challenges for users with cognitive impairments, as noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order.

4.2.11 Privacy

Supports

The product does not contain accessibility components that compromise the privacy of the user.

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

5.1 Closed Functionality

5.2 Activation of accessibility features

5.1.2.1 Closed functionality

See 5.2 through 13

See information in 5.2 through 13

5.1.2.2 Assistive technology

See 5.1.3 through 5.1.6

See information in 5.1.3 through 5.1.6

5.1.3 Non-visual access

5.1.3.1 General

Supports